The Recipe with Kenji and Deb

Hi, we’re Deb Perelman (Smitten Kitchen) and J. Kenji López-Alt (Serious Eats, The Food Lab, The Wok). We’re professional home cooks, which means we can - and will - make the same meal 57 times in a row on the quest for the perfect recipe. Is it crazy? For us, no, because we do this for a living. But for you? Yes, probably. Which is why you should listen to The Recipe with Kenji and Deb. You'll hear us talk about what goes into writing our recipes — the techniques we test, the ingredients we taste — so that you can be on your way to creating your own perfect recipe. Whether you're cooking meatloaf, pancakes, or chicken soup in all its forms, we got you, and you've got this.The Recipe with Kenji and Deb is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX, a network of independent and listener-supported podcasts. Discover audio with vision at radiotopia.fm.

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Caesar Salad

Episode Date: September 23, 2024

In this episode, Deb and Kenji stop being polite and start getting real. Turns out, they weren’t born with encyclopedic knowledge of food; be...

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BLT

Episode Date: September 9, 2024

Deb: “This is the perfect sandwich.” Kenji: “This is my favorite sandwich of all time.” In fact, Kenji has gone way beyond just admiring and...

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Kenji and Deb and Ed

Episode Date: July 15, 2024

Thanks to our friends at Special Sauce for allowing us to share this episode. Deb, Kenji, and host Ed Levine talk about ye olde days of early...

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Mailbag Part 2

Episode Date: July 1, 2024

We know you don’t want to burn your food in the kitchen (unless it’s a char/sear kinda situation), but you know what else you don’t want to b...

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Mailbag Part 1

Episode Date: June 17, 2024

After putting out our first batch of episodes, we put out a call to our listeners — any questions? You sure did. Thanks to listeners from aro...

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Asparagus

Episode Date: June 3, 2024

In this episode, Kenji and Deb talk all about asparagus. You can roast it, puree it, sautee it, grill it, and even eat it raw. It can serve a...

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Grilled Chicken

Episode Date: May 20, 2024

Grilling season is here and so are Kenji and Deb to talk grilled chicken. From marinades to brines, to the one thing that can prevent dried-o...

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Iceberg Salad

Episode Date: May 6, 2024

Iceberg lettuce gets a bad rap, but can make a good wrap. In this episode, Kenji and Deb go all in on lettuce. From wedge salads with homemad...

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Grilled Cheese

Episode Date: April 22, 2024

News to us at Radiotopia, but there are some of you out there who have some really strong feelings about grilled cheese, almost enough for a...

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Tomato Soup

Episode Date: April 8, 2024

Some people think tomato soup only exists to serve as a dipping sauce for grilled cheese, but Kenji and Deb are here to set them straight. A...

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Pancakes

Episode Date: March 25, 2024

In preparation for this episode, Deb and Kenji fed their children so many pancakes that they are now on a pancake strike. But before you star...

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Meatloaf

Episode Date: March 11, 2024

Kenji and Deb have history with meatloaf that goes way, way back, to summer camp in the 80s. It was not love at first taste, but Deb has a mo...

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Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Episode Date: February 26, 2024

Most people are familiar with the stuff in the blue box, but what might seem like a simple dish holds many nuances, from achieving that perfe...